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Vanessa S.

Certified Peer Supporter

Accepting New Connections

Hi my name is Vanessa. I am here to support you by being non-judgmental and providing a listening ear. I have many life experiences that have made me who I am today. I am formerly incarcerated and experienced addiction. I was involved in a traumatic fatality accident. I have lost loved ones to suicide and my son to Fentanyl. I am diagnosed with PTSD, Anxiety, Stress and Depression.

Willing to help others find local resources
English, Spanish

About Vanessa Spagnolo

Biography

Hi, my name is Vanessa, and I am a Peer Support Specialist. My lived experiences include but are not limited to a journey of recovery from substance and alcohol use, navigating life after incarceration, adoption, pregnancy, single parenting, postpartum challenges, navigating through breakups and toxic relationships, surviving domestic violence and being stalked, overcoming infidelity, grief from losing my soul mate to suicide while he was in custody, witnessing the tragic suicide of a close friend, being involved in a fatal accident, and enduring the devastating loss of my oldest son to fentanyl. I have walked a path filled with challenges, and through these experiences, I have found strength, resilience, and a deep empathy for others facing similar struggles. As a Peer Support Specialist, I am here to support you. My journey has taught me the profound importance of connection, understanding, and the power of shared experiences. Together, we can navigate through difficult times, find hope in moments of despair, and build a path forward toward healing and resilience. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your journey. I look forward to supporting you and walking alongside you as we navigate life's challenges together. Vanessa

Specialties

My Recovery Story

Talk therapy saved my life. Having a safe space to let my feelings out and cry, without judgment, was the most helpful part of my recovery.

My Motivation To Help

Losing my soul mate and my very close friend both to suicide is what lead me in the direction of Peer Support. My passion to support others only intensified as I experienced a traumatic accident followed by my fathers death and shortly after my son's.

My Chatrooms

Grief and Loss

Members: 1500

This group is open to anyone who has or is experiencing grief: death of loved one, death of pet, loss of job or relationship and any other type of loss or issue you may be grieving.

Self-Care Chat Room

Members: 91

Moderated by Vanessa Spagnolo, a HeyPeers Group Leader. This group is intended for anyone who is interested in practicing self-care to improve both physical and mental health!!! When did you last practice self-care?

Certificate

My Services

Session with Vanessa
1:1 Peer Support
Individual Peer Support with Vanessa
1:1 Peer Support

Upcoming meetings

Friday, October 18
Monday, October 28
03:00 PM EST
Friday, November 01
Saturday, November 02
11:00 AM EST
Saturday, November 09
12:00 PM EST
Friday, November 15
Saturday, November 16
12:00 PM EST
Saturday, November 23
12:00 PM EST
Friday, November 29
Saturday, November 30
12:00 PM EST
Saturday, December 07
12:00 PM EST
Friday, December 13
Saturday, December 14
12:00 PM EST
Saturday, December 21
12:00 PM EST
Friday, December 27
Saturday, December 28
12:00 PM EST